Christian Georg Schütz I (1718 - 1791)

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Christian Georg Schütz I

Christian Georg Schütz the Elder, born in 1718 in Flörsheim am Main and passing in 1791 in Frankfurt am Main, was a German painter whose etchings and landscapes left a timeless mark on the world of art. Schütz emerged as a master of capturing the natural beauty and architectural elegance of his homeland.

His works, which often depicted vibrant market scenes, serene river landscapes, and bucolic countryside views, reflect a deep understanding of light and atmosphere. Noteworthy pieces like "The Liebfrauenberg in Frankfurt" and "River Landscape with Barge" showcase his ability to blend human activity seamlessly with natural surroundings. His legacy continues to inspire, with 28 of his works proudly displayed at the Städel Museum, offering a window into the pastoral grace of 18th-century Germany.

For those drawn to the idyllic scenes of historical Europe, Schütz's paintings are a cultural treasure. His influence extended to his children and pupils, ensuring that the Schütz legacy of artistry would endure.

Explore Schütz's vision by visiting the Städel Museum, and stay informed about exhibitions and available works by signing up for our exclusive updates.

Date and place of birt:24 september 1718, Flörsheim am Main, Germany
Date and place of death:3 december 1791, Frankfurt, Germany
Nationality:Germany
Period of activity: XVIII century
Specialization:Artist, Decorator, Engraver, Landscape painter, Painter
Genre:Veduta, Landscape painting
Art style:Romanticism
Technique:Engraving

Creators Germany

August Rosenthal (1820)
August Rosenthal
1820
Gerd Arntz (1900 - 1988)
Gerd Arntz
1900 - 1988
Hermann Ober (1920 - 1997)
Hermann Ober
1920 - 1997
Arthur Wansleben (1861 - 1917)
Arthur Wansleben
1861 - 1917
Johann Gotthard von Müller (1747 - 1830)
Johann Gotthard von Müller
1747 - 1830
Heinrich Wilhelmi (1816 - 1902)
Heinrich Wilhelmi
1816 - 1902
Rudolf Friedrich Henneberg (1826 - 1876)
Rudolf Friedrich Henneberg
1826 - 1876
Karl Opfermann (1891 - 1960)
Karl Opfermann
1891 - 1960
Johann Adam Klein (1792 - 1875)
Johann Adam Klein
1792 - 1875
Heinrich Vogeler (1872 - 1942)
Heinrich Vogeler
1872 - 1942
Christian Peschke (1946 - 2017)
Christian Peschke
1946 - 2017
Joseph Mathias Grassi (1757 - 1838)
Joseph Mathias Grassi
1757 - 1838
Jan Frans van Douven (1656 - 1727)
Jan Frans van Douven
1656 - 1727
Reinhold Braun (1821 - 1884)
Reinhold Braun
1821 - 1884
Georg Hambüchen (1901 - 1971)
Georg Hambüchen
1901 - 1971
Ludwig Knaus (1829 - 1910)
Ludwig Knaus
1829 - 1910

Creators Romanticism

Victor Meirellis (1832 - 1903)
Victor Meirellis
1832 - 1903
Hubert Sattler (1817 - 1904)
Hubert Sattler
1817 - 1904
William Callow (1812 - 1908)
William Callow
1812 - 1908
Paul Kaspar (1891 - 1953)
Paul Kaspar
1891 - 1953
Eduard Gaertner (1801 - 1877)
Eduard Gaertner
1801 - 1877
Hieronymus Hess (1799 - 1850)
Hieronymus Hess
1799 - 1850
Kostin Petrescu (1872 - 1954)
Kostin Petrescu
1872 - 1954
Guido Hampe (1839 - 1902)
Guido Hampe
1839 - 1902
Louis-Ernest Barrias (1841 - 1905)
Louis-Ernest Barrias
1841 - 1905
Eugen Krüger (1832 - 1876)
Eugen Krüger
1832 - 1876
Carel Jacobus Behr (1812 - 1895)
Carel Jacobus Behr
1812 - 1895
Eugene Edouard Soules (1811 - 1876)
Eugene Edouard Soules
1811 - 1876
Albrecht Adam (1786 - 1862)
Albrecht Adam
1786 - 1862
Francois-Edouard Zier (1856 - 1924)
Francois-Edouard Zier
1856 - 1924
Charles Ferdinand Ceramano (1831 - 1909)
Charles Ferdinand Ceramano
1831 - 1909
Josef Wintergerst (1783 - 1867)
Josef Wintergerst
1783 - 1867
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